MAIN IDEA.THIS QUESTION TYPE ASKS YOU TO LOCATE THEMAIN IDEA OF A P...
1. Main idea.
This question type asks you to locate the
main idea of a passage or paragraph.
Examples:
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Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of
the passage?
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What is this paragraph mainly about?
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What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?
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What would be the best title for this passage?